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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.26, 11,238.38 and 2,020.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.26, 11,238.38 and 2,020.26 is: 3,030.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.26 : 11,238.38 = 2,020.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.26/11,238.38 = 2,020.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.26x = 11,238.38 × 2,020.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.26x = 22,704,449.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,704,449.58/7,492.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.39

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